y Armed robbers stealing e-bikes from Manhattan deliverymen strike again, this time slicing one victim’s hand with a knife By www.nydailynews.com Published On :: Fri, 08 May 2020 14:49:30 +0000 The 36-year-old Domino’s Pizza deliveryman was dropping off a pie to a building on Fort George Hill near Fairview Ave on Sunday about 9 p.m. when the crew of crooks took his $1400 bike at knifepoint and cut the man’s hand. He refused medical attention, cops said. Full Article
y ‘That’s abysmal’: NYC politicians outraged after NYPD reveals 81 percent of social distancing arrests have been minorities By www.nydailynews.com Published On :: Fri, 08 May 2020 18:17:31 +0000 According to the NYPD, there have been 374 social distancing-related arrests since COVID-19 restrictions were put in place. Of that number, 304 of the arrests have been of African-American or Hispanic people. Full Article
y Three men charged in Bronx shooting, including gunman beaten by crowd and his shooting victim By www.nydailynews.com Published On :: Fri, 08 May 2020 18:31:57 +0000 Jose Rivera, 23, is facing attempted criminally negligent homicide, gun possession and reckless endangerment for the Thursday afternoon shooting that landed him in the hospital with a head injury after a bunch of witnesses attacked him. Full Article
y HOMETOWN HELPERS Like mother, like daughter: This dynamic duo helps feed homebound NYC seniors during COVID-19 crisis By www.nydailynews.com Published On :: Fri, 08 May 2020 20:47:47 +0000 “We’ve learned to assist each other, to help each other and listen,” said Magda Melendez, Citymeals warehouse distribution manager. “We leave aside the mother-daughter relationship and cooperate like best friends.” Full Article
y Trump on board with $3.9 billion bailout for MTA, NYC councilman says By www.nydailynews.com Published On :: Fri, 08 May 2020 21:25:51 +0000 The White House is expected to inform Gov. Cuomo of Trump’s bailout support Friday afternoon. Full Article
y EXCLUSIVE: Knife-wielding madman’s sister says Harlem bus stabbing suspect struggled with personal demons, drug abuse By www.nydailynews.com Published On :: Fri, 08 May 2020 21:34:03 +0000 "Never in my wildest dreams did I think it would be my brother until I saw everything the next day and saw his name," said Rosemary Gomez, 38. “I was like, ‘No, it can’t be him, it can’t be him.' Then his (estranged) wife called me. She was in a state of shock." Full Article
y GREENE: Same profiling, same brutality, same disrespect — social distancing enforcement shows NYC ‘not as far as we think we are’ By www.nydailynews.com Published On :: Fri, 08 May 2020 22:23:25 +0000 As much as Mayor de Blasio wants to pretend these arrests are just a drop in the bucket, from the point of view of those being constantly dropped in the bucket, the city’s heavy-handed coronavirus crackdown is just more of the same.Same profiling. Same brutality. Same disrespect. Full Article
y Andrew Yang on attempt to cancel N.Y. presidential primary: ’Their argument just doesn’t make sense’ By www.nydailynews.com Published On :: Fri, 08 May 2020 23:53:54 +0000 “They’re still proceeding with primaries for other offices, for other races," Yang told the Daily News. Full Article
y Brooklyn man wanted for molesting seven women, including six victims groped in one day: police By www.nydailynews.com Published On :: Sat, 09 May 2020 16:14:21 +0000 Nearly all of the assaults occurred on Thursday along the border of South Williamsburg and Bedford-Stuyvesant between 9:55 and 11:15 a.m., cops said. Full Article
y Elliott: Laguna Hills' Annie Pankowski relishes another shot at making U.S. Olympic hockey team By www.latimes.com Published On :: Wed, 29 Jan 2020 23:58:48 -0500 Annie Pankowski came close to the making the U.S. women's hockey team for the last two Olympics. She's hoping the third time is the charm. Full Article
y Kings pay tribute to Kobe Bryant at Staples Center: 'It's going to sting for a while' By www.latimes.com Published On :: Thu, 30 Jan 2020 02:13:55 -0500 The Kings let the Tampa Bay Lightning come back for a 4-2 win on the night Kobe Bryant is remembered. Full Article
y Elliott: John Gibson honors Kobe Bryant and lives lost in helicopter crash with special mask By www.latimes.com Published On :: Sat, 1 Feb 2020 16:27:28 -0500 Anaheim Ducks goalie John Gibson pays tribute to Kobe Bryant and the others lost in Calabasas helicopter crash with a specially designed mask. Full Article
y Elliott: USA Hockey's Lamoureux twins balance elite competition with motherhood By www.latimes.com Published On :: Tue, 4 Feb 2020 20:15:04 -0500 Twins Monique and Jocelyne Lamoureux are among the first players to take advantage of the maternity and child-care provisions in their new labor agreement with USA Hockey. Full Article
y Kings trade Kyle Clifford and Jack Campbell to Maple Leafs By www.latimes.com Published On :: Thu, 6 Feb 2020 00:24:18 -0500 The Kings traded forward Klye Clifford and backup goalie Jack Campbell to the Toronto Maple Leafs for forward Trevor Moore and draft picks. Full Article
y Elliott: For U.S. women's hockey team, promoting the game is never-ending job By www.latimes.com Published On :: Fri, 7 Feb 2020 23:36:18 -0500 The U.S. and Canadian women's national hockey teams finish their Rivalry Series on Saturday at Honda Center in another chance to showcase their sport. Full Article
y Elliott: Rob Blake should have realized Kings needed an overhaul years ago By www.latimes.com Published On :: Sat, 8 Feb 2020 16:48:18 -0500 Kings GM Rob Blake said the roster needed to be reshaped after he traded Kyle Clifford and Jack Campbell to Toronto. He should have known long ago. Full Article
y Elliott: Hockey is the big winner as U.S. women beat Canada before record crowd in Anaheim By www.latimes.com Published On :: Sun, 9 Feb 2020 02:02:16 -0500 The U.S. women's hockey team ended its rivalry series with Canada with a 4-3 overtime victory in front of a record crowd of 13,320 at Honda Center. Full Article
y Ducks game postponed after Blues' Jay Bouwmeester suffers cardiac episode By www.latimes.com Published On :: Wed, 12 Feb 2020 01:38:05 -0500 Play was suspended during the Ducks-Blues game on Tuesday at Honda Center after St. Louis defenseman Jay Bouwmeester collapsed on the bench during the first period. Full Article
y Kings snap losing streak with victory over Flames By www.latimes.com Published On :: Thu, 13 Feb 2020 01:45:39 -0500 The Kings' weeks-long scoring struggles finally subsided, as 12 players got on the scoresheet in a 5-3 victory over the Calgary Flames that ended the team's losing streak at five games. Full Article
y Kings showed this fan they had a lot of bite By www.latimes.com Published On :: Thu, 13 Feb 2020 12:54:57 -0500 For one night, the hapless Kings show it's not the size of the dog in the fight, but the size of the fight in the dog that matters. Full Article
y Ducks get routed by Flames 6-0 By www.latimes.com Published On :: Fri, 14 Feb 2020 00:48:10 -0500 Mikael Backlund and Mark Jankowski scored two goals apiece, and Cam Talbot made 44 saves for his 21st career shutout in the Flames' 6-0 victory over the Ducks on Thursday night. Full Article
y Novelty of outdoor games does not wear thin with Kings By www.latimes.com Published On :: Fri, 14 Feb 2020 22:04:11 -0500 The three previous outdoor games the Kings have participated in ahead of Saturday's showdown with the Avalanche continue to be a big part of the team's history. Full Article
y NHL observations: Poised reaction by Ducks medical personnel saved Jay Bouwmeester's life By www.latimes.com Published On :: Sat, 15 Feb 2020 15:14:16 -0500 Blues defenseman Jay Bouwmeester went into cardiac arrest during a game against the Ducks on Tuesday. Ducks medical personnel helped save his life. Full Article
y Frustrated Kings fans keep perspective: 'We saw some really cool stuff happen' By www.latimes.com Published On :: Mon, 17 Feb 2020 13:37:07 -0500 Kings fans gathered in L.A. to watch the team's Stadium Series game against the Colorado Avalanche. It's been rough lately but they recall better years. Full Article
y Kings trade Tyler Toffoli to Canucks for two players and two draft picks By www.latimes.com Published On :: Tue, 18 Feb 2020 00:29:11 -0500 Tyler Toffoli, who scored a hat trick in his last game with the Kings on Saturday, was traded to the Vancouver Canucks on Monday. Full Article
y Kings reportedly are trading defenseman Alec Martinez to the Vegas Golden Knights By www.latimes.com Published On :: Tue, 18 Feb 2020 18:06:25 -0500 Alec Martinez won two Stanley Cups with the Kings over 11 seasons. Now, he's set to be moved to the Vegas Golden Knights for two draft picks. Full Article
y 'Miracle' revived the memory and glory of the 1980 U.S. hockey team's triumph By www.latimes.com Published On :: Fri, 21 Feb 2020 20:13:10 -0500 The 2004 film 'Miracle' didn't follow the script when it came to most hockey movies. It provided a dramatic retelling of one of the greatest Olympic moments. Full Article
y Kings re-sign forward Martin Frk to a two-year contract extension By www.latimes.com Published On :: Sun, 23 Feb 2020 02:22:04 -0500 Kings forward Martin Frk signs a two-year contract with the team as he continues to cement his place on the roster. Full Article
y NHL observations: Kings and Ducks among teams getting early jump on trade deadline By www.latimes.com Published On :: Sat, 22 Feb 2020 17:13:24 -0500 Tyler Toffoli, Alec Martinez and Kyle Clifford, who all won two Stanley Cups with the Kings, and Ondrej Kase from the Ducks were among veterans traded. Full Article
y Elliott: Forty years later, 'Miracle on Ice' still has a lot of meaning to players and fans By www.latimes.com Published On :: Sun, 23 Feb 2020 00:15:26 -0500 The 1980 U.S Olympic hockey team gathered in Las Vegas to celebrate the 40th anniversary of the 'Miracle on Ice,' and the stories remained riveting. Full Article
y Kings hope newly acquired prospect Tyler Madden continues to surpass expectations By www.latimes.com Published On :: Sun, 23 Feb 2020 16:00:41 -0500 Tyler Madden is the newest potential piece of the Kings' future, the biggest prospect they acquired in the trades leading up to the NHL deadline. Full Article
y Elliott: Kings and Ducks made lower-tier moves mostly aimed toward future at trade deadline By www.latimes.com Published On :: Mon, 24 Feb 2020 23:57:04 -0500 The Ducks won the distinction of making the most deals in the final hours before Monday's NHL trade deadline while the Kings only made one trade. Full Article
y Unmasking the artist behind John Gibson's tribute to Kobe Bryant By www.latimes.com Published On :: Wed, 26 Feb 2020 10:00:43 -0500 When Kobe Bryant died in a helicopter crash, Ducks goalie John Gibson wanted to honor the Lakers legend with his mask. He knew just who to contact. Full Article
y Elliott: Blake Bolden continues her pioneering role in hockey as scout for Kings By www.latimes.com Published On :: Wed, 26 Feb 2020 21:38:23 -0500 Blake Bolden was hired recently by the Kings as a scout. She is believed to be the the first black female professional scout in the NHL. Full Article
y Kings are as synonymous with South Bay as the aviation industry and the beach By www.latimes.com Published On :: Sat, 29 Feb 2020 15:21:29 -0500 The Los Angeles Kings have made their home away from Staples Center in the South Bay, an aviation industry hub with an established hockey 'bubble.' Full Article
y NHL observations: David Ayres achieves the dream thanks to one of hockey's quirks By www.latimes.com Published On :: Sat, 29 Feb 2020 16:45:24 -0500 David Ayres' meteoric rise into the sports limelight shows how unusual hockey's backup goalie procedures work in today's billion-dollar sports. Full Article
y NHL general managers decide to keep emergency goalie rules the same By www.latimes.com Published On :: Mon, 2 Mar 2020 15:20:40 -0500 After a "lot of discussions," NHL general managers have decided to not to make any changes regarding the deployment of emergency goaltenders in games. Full Article
y Ex-Kings assistant Dusty Imoo recalls sudden alarm, rush to leave China as coronavirus broke out By www.latimes.com Published On :: Thu, 5 Mar 2020 17:41:25 -0500 Dusty Imoo, former goalie development coach for the Kings, took a job in Beijing this season and got a close look at how the coronavirus affected China. Full Article
y NHL recommends players limit contact with fans over coronavirus concerns By www.latimes.com Published On :: Fri, 6 Mar 2020 18:28:25 -0500 The NHL has sent a memo to teams advising them to tell players to limit close interaction with fans in response to concerns about the coronavirus. Full Article
y Elliott: Sled hockey helps teenage double amputee thrive: 'I'm in the best place possible' By www.latimes.com Published On :: Sat, 7 Mar 2020 09:00:28 -0500 Lera Doederlein has overcome her physical limitations to become a member of the U.S. women's national development sled hockey team and this season's 21st Duck. Full Article
y Women's hockey world championships canceled because of coronavirus outbreak By www.latimes.com Published On :: Sat, 7 Mar 2020 14:19:30 -0500 The IIHF announces it is canceling this year's women's hockey championships in Canada because of the coronavirus outbreak. Full Article
y Elliott: Coronavirus starting to have major impact on hockey world By www.latimes.com Published On :: Sat, 7 Mar 2020 20:26:50 -0500 The spread of coronavirus has forced the cancellation of a major hockey tournament and has pushed the NHL toward the brink of change. Full Article
y U.S. women's hockey players look for stability in starting their own league By www.latimes.com Published On :: Sun, 8 Mar 2020 06:00:02 -0400 Nearly 50 years after Congress passed Title IX, female athletes are still scrambling for a fair shot in the male-dominated world of sport. In hockey, top Americans and Canadians train with their national teams part-time; the rest of the season, they have only a small pro league that offers twice-a-week practices, weekend games and thin salaries. Full Article
y 'Nothing is making me quit': How Cammi Granato earned her top spot in hockey By www.latimes.com Published On :: Mon, 9 Mar 2020 06:00:05 -0400 A clever forward with a great scoring touch, Granato played in the first women's world championships in 1990 and was the captain of the champion 1998 U.S. team in the first women's Olympic hockey tournament. Full Article
y Coronavirus: Fans are still allowed at many sporting events. But are they showing up? By www.latimes.com Published On :: Wed, 11 Mar 2020 14:02:45 -0400 Is the coronavirus outbreak keeping local fans from attending Lakers, Clippers and other professional teams' games? Seems like it depends on the team. Full Article
y Columbus Blue Jackets to play games without fans present By www.latimes.com Published On :: Wed, 11 Mar 2020 18:50:35 -0400 Columbus became the first NHL team to say it will play in an empty arena, announcing on Wednesday that it will abide by a mandate from the state of Ohio. Full Article
y San Jose Sharks to play games without fans By www.latimes.com Published On :: Wed, 11 Mar 2020 20:44:35 -0400 The San Jose Sharks will play their next three home games at SAP Center as scheduled, but those games will be closed to the general public. Full Article
y NHL suspending its season indefinitely over coronavirus pandemic By www.latimes.com Published On :: Thu, 12 Mar 2020 15:12:03 -0400 The NHL decided to suspend its season Thursday over the growing concern of the coronavirus. The decision came a day after the NBA suspended its season. Full Article
y Hurricanes announcer in self-isolation after staying in Rudy Gobert's room By www.latimes.com Published On :: Fri, 13 Mar 2020 15:11:07 -0400 The Carolina Hurricanes' play-by-play broadcaster is in self-isolation after staying in same hotel room as Rudy Gobert, who was diagnosed with coronavirus. Full Article
y Gary Bettman says NHL can find 'credible' way to finish regular season and award Stanley Cup By www.latimes.com Published On :: Fri, 13 Mar 2020 21:31:52 -0400 Commissioner Gary Bettman, who suspended the NHL season this week because of the coronavirus pandemic, believes the league can finish the season in a sensible way. Full Article